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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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